Even though Marilyn has left Run Oregon from blogging, we still remain close and decided to do an updated feature. Here’s a little bit from her:
Hey, Run Oregon readers—it’s good to be back for a guest post! I bowed out of the running scene in late 2015 after getting hit by a car while out on a run, and I’ve spent the last few years focusing on recovery and strengthening my body through Barre3. I became an instructor at Barre3 Felida in Vancouver, WA a little over a year ago and LOVE helping people feel empowered in their own bodies. While I don’t get the mileage that I used to, I still love to try new beers and log them on Untappd.
You can follow them on Untappd.
Beer of Choice:
Matt – Still IPA’s, but have been into the “haze craze” lately these past few months. Also, if I find a Porter on Nitro, consider me sold.
Marilyn – Any beer I haven’t tried yet, especially if it’s limited edition.
Favorite Oregon Beers
Matt –
- 3-Way IPA from Fort George (Astoria)
- Terry Porter (Nitro) from Gilgamesh (Salem)
- Socks & Sandals from Stickmen (Lake Oswego)
Favorite Washington Beer:
Marilyn –
- Jui-cy This? Blackberry Milkshake IPA from Mt. Tabor (Vancouver/Portland).
- The perfect post-Barre3 beer—it’s refreshing and fruity with very little hoppiness. And the pub is conveniently located in the same complex as the studio!
Favorite Oregon Ciders
Matt –
- Concord Grape from Portland Cider Company
- Pacific Pineapple from 2 Towns (Corvallis)
- Cherrians from 1859 (Salem)
Favorite Washington Ciders:
Marilyn –
- Blueberry Pomegranar from Rusty Hop Brewing Co. at Rusty Grape Vineyards (Battle Ground, WA)
- Smoked Blueberry cider from Locust Cider (Woodinville, WA)
Favorite Non-Oregon Beer
Matt –
- Hookah Juice IIPL from Fat Heads (North Olmsted, OH though they used to have a NW Portland location)
- Crack a Fruit from Matchless (Tumwater, WA)
Favorite Non-Washington Beer
Marilyn –
- Honey Ginger Lime sour ale from Cascade Brewing (Portland, OR)
- Palisades Pineapple from Golden Road Brewing (Los Angeles, CA)
Favorite Non-Oregon Cider
Matt –
- Grapefruit & Chill from Schilling (Seattle – thought they do now have a Portland location in SE)
Favorite Non-Washington Ciders
Marilyn-
- Pilcrow Ginger Spiced Cider from Reverend Nat’s Cider (Portland, OR)
- Spicy Mango Tepache from Reverend Nat’s Cider (Portland, OR)
BONUS —Favorite Kombucha:
Marilyn-
- Lavender or Ginger Peach Kombucha from The BU Kombucha (California)
- Organic, fizzy, and flavorful—-with no vinegar taste/smell!
We also went through our calendar and highlighted some great races and running events around the area that showcase or highlight beer. Many professional race companies and races offer a post-race beer or two from a local brewery (i.e. Run Wild Adventures and Seven Brides Brewing, Shamrock Run and Widmer, etc), so we aren’t listing all of those here.
Post-Race Beer Festivals
- Mt. Angel Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest)
- Wurst 5k Run (Mt. Angel Wurstfest)
- Bite of Bend 5k (Bite of Bend)
- Oregon Trail Game 5k (Oregon Trail Brewfest)
- Spirit of Oregon Half (OR-toberfest)
- Mud, Sweat & Beers
- Bridge to Brews
Post-Race Wine Festivals
- Fueled by Fine Wine (20 wineries from Dundee AVA)
- Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon (Wine and Music Festival)
- Willamette Valley Marathon (Willamette Valley Wine Festival)
Post-Race Spirits
- Hop Hop Half (Mimosas)
- Oregon Women’s Half (Mimosas)
Beer Races
- Oregon Brewery Running Series (Various breweries in Oregon and SW Washington)
- Bay to Brews (Rogue)
- Deschutes Brewery Twilight 5k (Deschutes)
- Pelican Brewing Salmon Run (Pelican)
- Bite of Bend Beer Run (Bend Breweries)
- Climate City Beer Mile (Climate City)
- Salem Paddy Pint (Sparky’s)
- Astoria Run on the River (Buoy)
- Growl to Garden Road Mile (Eugene)
- Eugene Brews Cruise (Hop Valley)
Wine Races
- Gorgeous Wine County Relay (10+ wineries)
- Oregon Women’s Half (Noble Estate)
- Zena Road Runs (Zenith Vineyards)
- Whine on the Vine (J. Albin Vineyards)
- Stoller Vineyards 5k (Stoller Vineyards)
- Vineyards Marathon Grapes of Half (Noble Estate, Sweet Cheeks, and Silvan Ridge Vineyards)
- Silvan Ridge Twilight 5 (Silvan Ridge)
- Eola Hills No Hills 10k & 5k (Eola Hills Cellars)
- Run for the Oaks (Left Coast Cellars)
- Oregon Fall Half Marathon (St. Josef’s Winery)
- Enchanted Forest Wine Run (Wooldridge Creek Winery)
- Gold Dust Run (Del Rio Vineyards & Winery)
- Wicked Wine Run (Stoller Vineyards)
- Dionysis Dash (Winter’s Hill Winery)
Beer Relays
- Bend Beer Chase (12+ Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries, and Kombucha)
- Barrel to Keg Relay (Harris Bridge Vineyard and Rogue)
- Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay (6 Breweries)
Running (and drinking) Groups
- No Po Running Club
- Vancouver Run Grub & Chug Club
- Fit Right Pub Runs
- Portland Running Club Thirsty Thursday Runs